Diploma of Commerce
The Diploma of Commerce introduces you to the fundamental concepts of accounting, business statistics, economics, finance, management and marketing. The diploma is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. If you successfully complete the diploma and meet the entry requirements, you can progress directly into the second year of the following degrees without losing any time, as you will receive credit for the units you complete in the diploma: Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, Bachelo
Official- Duration
- 10 months
- Qualification
- Diploma
- AQF 5
- Campus
- Macquarie University
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- Not provided
Course overview
The Diploma of Commerce introduces you to the fundamental concepts of accounting, business statistics, economics, finance, management and marketing. The diploma is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. If you successfully complete the diploma and meet the entry requirements, you can progress directly into the second year of the following degrees without losing any time, as you will receive credit for the units you complete in the diploma: Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, Bachelor of Applied Finance, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Professional Accounting. You may need to undertake a mathematics diagnostic test at the beginning of your diploma. Depending on the outcome, we may recommend that you complete a mathematics module, which may increase the time it takes to complete your diploma.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · Trimester 3 | Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park | 6 October 2026 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus at North Ryde
PrimaryWallumattagal Campus, Macquarie University, NSW
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4–6 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW, 2109, Macquarie University, NSW
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